Irish Youth Choir Chamber Choir Spring Tour

In 2011, The Irish Youth Choir realised a long held ambition to create a smaller chamber choir of 24 singers, selected from within its ranks of 100 members. Singing some of the most dazzling repertoire from around the world, these young singers offer a new perspective on choral music and the Irish Youth Chamber Choir embarks on a nationwide Spring tour, commencing at Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane on Sunday January 22nd.  Innovative programming and interpretation underpin a desire to stage vibrant concert performances which are genuinely engaging and relevant to people of all ages.     The programme will include works from Pawel Lukaszewski, James MacMillan, Eric Whitacre, Greg Scanlon and Moses Hogan, all young composers who have established excellent reputations in sacred and choral music.   Artistic Director Greg Beardsell will also be available to local schools for a choral workshop programme which will run alongside the tour.  Later in the year the Irish Youth Choir will mark its 30th birthday with a summer tour.

January 22nd at noon, Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane at Parnell Square.
Admission free.  Information from www.hughlane.ie  E mail gmusic@indigo.ie

February 18th St Mary’s Cathedral, Limerick
Information and bookings 061 331549 www.uch.ie

March 9th at 8.00pm, Linenhall Arts Centre at Christchurch, Church of Ireland, Mountain View, Castlebar, Co Mayo
Information and bookings 094 9023733  www.thelinenhall.com

March 10th at 8.00pm Canis Major Church at The Clarion Hotel, Enniskillen Road, Sligo.
Information and bookings: The Hawk’s Well Theatre Tel: 071-9161518 or www.hawkswell.com

March 31st at 8.00pm Dunamaise Arts Centre at St Peter’s Church of Ireland, Coote Street, Portlaoise, Co Laois
Information and bookings:  057 866 3355 or www.dunamaise.ie

April 1st at Christchurch, Cathedral Square, Waterford.
Information and bookings at 051 858958 or www.christchurchwaterford.com